Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 249 hp@6000 229 lb-ft@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 91.7 in | 15.7 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 157.3 in | 31.6 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 67.7 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 49.0 in | 9 in |
Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 2447 lb. | 1047 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 37.4 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 53.2 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 50.6 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 43.1 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 0.0 in | 56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 0.0 in | 55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 38 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 11 ft3 |
2010 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very Roomy interior. Ample Hip, Shoulder, and leg room see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of Room for larger Adults while still being comfortable. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear room is great even if front seats all the way back. Also has wonderful cup holder and fold down arm tray. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Big enough for three car seats. Qualifies as a "large car". Only it and the Accord do in this class. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Front seat is very comfortable. up/down movement works well. Front back movement mechanics work well. Seat comfortable for long trips but not too long. Seat is a good hard to soft feel. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
spacious rear seat. This is a large sedan. Rear head room is plenty. nice seat placement with body form. Head rests not too far back. Rests adjust well. Middle seat becomes a cup holder/arm rest for two. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2010 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat legroom and headroom are good. Daughters complain that the seating position is too upright. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
it looks like other manufacturers have bigger seats in this class see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |